Steering Column Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*72longbed* · 08-30-2003, 11:13 PM

My truck has a Automatic Column Shift, Tilt Steering Column, (whew that was a mouth full!!). But my shifter is now on the high hump floor. Does anybody have any ideas about getting rid of the hole left by the column shift handle? Is there a way of replacing the outer housing with a manual shift, tilt cover? Or what did you guys do?

Thanks

72longbed

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2003, 11:17 PM

I've seen one with the collar from a non tilt automatic, I don't know what was done to get it there, but I know it can be done.

jef5150 · 08-31-2003, 10:55 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=63528

*Gee_Emm* · 08-31-2003, 01:59 PM

I will trade you for a non tilt standard column to help you out, those tilts are nothing but trouble anyways, I will dispose of it for you :p

*72longbed* · 09-01-2003, 05:38 PM

Does anybody know if the collar from a non-tilt will fit a tilt steering column?

**smitty62** · 09-01-2003, 06:46 PM

With the demand for tilt columns what it is, why not get a floor shift column and sell the tilt for a few hundred?

jef5150 · 09-01-2003, 06:59 PM

........ get the collar off a tilt column that came on a truck with a floor mounted transmission,

Longhorn Man · 09-01-2003, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jef5150
........ get the collar off a tilt column that came on a truck with a floor mounted transmission,

That is a very rare route to go. I think some one on here had one and got like 3 hundred out of it or something.

grnddwn · 09-01-2003, 10:54 PM

buy an Ididit column or a Flaming river one if you want the easy solution

palallin · 09-01-2003, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by grnddwn
buy an Ididit column or a Flaming river one if you want the easy solution

No. The easy solution is just not to worry about it, which is what I did for years with my '67.

*72longbed* · 09-02-2003, 08:47 AM

SAME QUESTION?

*72longbed* · 09-02-2003, 04:23 PM

Gee_Emm,

Send me the manual non-tilt and $300.00 and you have a deal.

71elect · 09-02-2003, 05:07 PM

72longbed,
I've got the same problem. I checked into it a few months back with a similar question, but it seemed that no one on the board had done one at the time. I have been meaning to try and replace the column shift cover with one from a non-tilt manual but just haven't gotten around to it yet. It looks like it will fit, but until I try it I won't know for sure.
Josh

*72longbed* · 09-02-2003, 09:59 PM

Josh,
Please keep me posted on your progress towards finding the answer. I would think with all the oldtimers/veterans of this era truck, we would have received more useful feedback on the subject. I'm sure its not the first time someone has raised the question.

I was told recently that we have a member who regularly rebuilds these columns, both tilt and standard, and that he would know the answer for sure. I need to find out who that is and get in touch with him.

I'll let you know what I find.

72longbed

jose · 09-02-2003, 11:25 PM

Jerry Moss might have the answer . I haven't tryed it yet but i do have a manual housing from a car that some day i will find out if it will fit an old worn out auto tilt that i have . The housing does look like it would fit .

71elect · 09-03-2003, 01:33 AM

72longbed,
Hopefully we can come up with an answer. I imagine there are others like us who are in the same situation. I'll keep you posted if I find or hear of a solution that works.
Josh

08-30-2003, 11:13 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Steering Column Question My truck has a Automatic Column Shift, Tilt Steering Column, (whew that was a mouth full!!). But my shifter is now on the high hump floor. Does anybody have any ideas about getting rid of the hole left by the column shift handle? Is there a way of replacing the outer housing with a manual shift, tilt cover? Or what did you guys do? Thanks 72longbed

09-01-2003, 05:38 PM	#5
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Collar from Non-Tilt Does anybody know if the collar from a non-tilt will fit a tilt steering column?

09-01-2003, 06:46 PM	#6
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	With the demand for tilt columns what it is, why not get a floor shift column and sell the tilt for a few hundred? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-02-2003, 08:47 AM	#11
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	ttt SAME QUESTION?

09-02-2003, 04:23 PM	#12
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Gee_Emm Gee_Emm, Send me the manual non-tilt and $300.00 and you have a deal.

08-30-2003, 11:17 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I've seen one with the collar from a non tilt automatic, I don't know what was done to get it there, but I know it can be done.

08-31-2003, 10:55 AM	#3
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=63528

08-31-2003, 01:59 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I will trade you for a non tilt standard column to help you out, those tilts are nothing but trouble anyways, I will dispose of it for you :p

09-01-2003, 06:59 PM	#7
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	........ get the collar off a tilt column that came on a truck with a floor mounted transmission,

09-01-2003, 10:54 PM	#9
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	buy an Ididit column or a Flaming river one if you want the easy solution

09-02-2003, 05:07 PM	#13
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	72longbed, I've got the same problem. I checked into it a few months back with a similar question, but it seemed that no one on the board had done one at the time. I have been meaning to try and replace the column shift cover with one from a non-tilt manual but just haven't gotten around to it yet. It looks like it will fit, but until I try it I won't know for sure. Josh __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

09-02-2003, 09:59 PM	#14
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Josh, Please keep me posted on your progress towards finding the answer. I would think with all the oldtimers/veterans of this era truck, we would have received more useful feedback on the subject. I'm sure its not the first time someone has raised the question. I was told recently that we have a member who regularly rebuilds these columns, both tilt and standard, and that he would know the answer for sure. I need to find out who that is and get in touch with him. I'll let you know what I find. 72longbed

09-02-2003, 11:25 PM	#15
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	Jerry Moss might have the answer . I haven't tryed it yet but i do have a manual housing from a car that some day i will find out if it will fit an old worn out auto tilt that i have . The housing does look like it would fit . __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

09-03-2003, 01:33 AM	#16
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	72longbed, Hopefully we can come up with an answer. I imagine there are others like us who are in the same situation. I'll keep you posted if I find or hear of a solution that works. Josh __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

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